How to stay safe online?

Source: European Commission (video statements)

3 out of 5 young people interviewed here had experienced cyberbullying. This has to change.
What are the solutions?

➡️ A European SAFER INTERNET CENTRE network to help parents, teachers and young people.
➡️ A new EU-wide app to report cyberbullying and get support fast.
➡️ A clear obligation on online platforms to take action and protect minors from cyberbullying.
 
This is the EU’s plan to make the online world safer and better for children and young people.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/REACjitYNRQ

European Competitiveness – President von der Leyen at the European Industry Summit 2026

Source: European Commission (video statements)

On 11 February, 2026 Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gives a speech at the European Industry Summit 2026 in Antwerp.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSXT93baL0U

TikTok’s Addictive Design Raises Risks for Children

Source: European Commission (video statements)

The European Commission has shared preliminary findings under the Digital Services Act (DSA) concerning TikTok’s design features.
The investigation focuses on potentially addictive elements, particularly their impact on children and young users, and whether they comply with EU rules on online safety, transparency, and risk mitigation.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/J86ZuD-kQmw

EU–India: A Partnership Shaping the Global Economy

Source: European Commission (video statements)

Europe and India are deepening a partnership that reaches far beyond trade.
It brings together nearly 2 billion people, strengthens economic ties worth €180 billion a year, and cuts costs for European businesses by around €4 billion annually.
But the impact goes further creating more opportunities for jobs, study, innovation, and cultural exchange, as well as stronger cooperation between the world’s two largest democracies.
This partnership has a long history.

Now it’s gaining momentum.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Cw7FTr22-P8

A new EU blueprint for migration and visa policy

Source: European Commission (video statements)

On January 29, the Commission presented the first European Asylum and Migration Management Strategy. It sets out the EU’s political objectives on asylum and migration and will serve as a compass with concrete priorities for the next five years. On top of that, the Commission also adopted its first-ever EU Visa Strategy, setting out a framework for a visa policy that advances the EU’s long-term interests, and making visa policy more strategic and better equipped to respond to growing mobility, regional instability, and geopolitical competition.
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https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/news/commission-presents-five-year-strategy-migration-2026-01-29_en

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bWhXdh1JHT0

Strengthening the EU’s partnership with the largest democracy in the world: EU-India Summit

Source: European Commission (video statements)

On 26 January 2026, President Ursula von der Leyen will participate in the EU-India Summit. Negotiations for a free trade agreement have reached the final stage and that, if concluded, would create a market of 2 billion people, cutting €4 billion in annual tariffs for exporters of all sizes, and securing supplies of crucial materials and products.

Similarly, European leaders are expected to conclude a Security and Defence Partnership to expand cooperation in the defence industry, maritime security, secure connectivity and space.

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EU-India trade deal

Source: European Commission (video statements)

The European Commission is currently working towards a new trade deal with India. It would open a seamless trade market for two billion people, and it will deepen cooperation on defence and partnership. Some people call it "the mother of all deals!"

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1iDHGqq5UE8

The European Commission will launch an investigation into Grok

Source: European Commission (video statements)

The European Commission has launched a new formal investigation against X. The new investigation will assess if the company properly assessed and mitigated risks associated with the deployment of Grok’s functionalities in the EU. This comes after the dissemination of illegal content created by Grok, such as deep fake sexually explicit images, content that may amount to child sexual abuse material and anti-Semitic content.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MbvqN1Qf5Jc